TWO people have been rushed to hospital following a crash between Alcester and Stratford.

Warwickshire Police have advised motorist that the A46 is closed between Alcester services and the Wildmoor Spa, with a diversion in operation.

Emergency services, including two ambulances and a paramedic area support officer from West Midlands Ambulance Service, were called to the two car collision just after 12.30pm today (Monday, January 16).

A service spokesman said they treated a man in his 40s with neck, arm and shoulder blade injuries and a woman in her 40s with abdominal injuries.

They were both taken to University Hospital Coventry.